Geocoding API release notes

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This page is updated with each new release of the Geocoding API. The changelog lists releases by date and includes any new features, bug fixes and significant performance improvements. You can also browse and filter all release notes for all products in the Google API Console.

See the Overview documentation for information on how to get started using the Geocoding API.

December 11, 2024

Experimental navigation points added. Navigation points are a list of points that are useful for navigating to a place. For more information, see navigation points.

October 18, 2024

Address descriptors added

New Preview address descriptors added. Address descriptors include additional information that help describe a location using landmarks and areas. For more information, see Address descriptors request and response.

This feature is available in all regions. For more information, see coverage details.